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- [1841] (Creation)
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Small manuscript notebook of Henry Ambrose Oldfield, containing notes on medicinal qualities of various plants, journal of journey through the Derbyshire and Yorkshire, including list of expense, comments on countryside, art and architecture. Also detailed notes on architecture of English cathedrals.Manuscript note with the volume attributes it to Henry Ambrose Oldfield ,'when a student at Guy's Hospital in 1841. Guy's Hospital holds his gold and silver medals, returned by Brigadier G P Oldfield and me his only grandchildren C M M Oldfield'.
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Born, 1822; medical student at Guy's Hospital; M R C S, 1845; M D, St Andrew's University, 1845; Assistant Surgeon, Bengal Medical Service, 1846; died, 1871. Publications: Views of Nepal, 1851-1864 . Henry Ambrose Oldfield, Margaret Alicia Oldfield. [edited by] Cecilia and Hallvard Kuløy (1975); Sketches from Nipal, historical and descriptive ... To which is added an essay on Nipalese Buddhism, and illustrations of religious monuments, architecture and scenery, etc [Edited by E O] 2 volumes (W H Allen & Co, London, 1880).